Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist)
- Dosimetrist
- Radiation Therapist (RT)
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- Registered Radiation Therapist
- Staff Radiation Therapist
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- Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
- Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
- Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
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- Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
- Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
- Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
- Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
- Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
- Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
- Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
- Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
- Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
- Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- Schedule patients for treatment times.
- Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
- Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
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- Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Administer cancer treatments.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
- Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
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- Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Administer cancer treatments.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
- Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
- Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Fabricate medical devices.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Position patients for treatment or examination.
- Prepare medications or medical solutions.
- Process x-rays or other medical images.
- Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
- Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Train medical providers.
- Verify accuracy of patient information.
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